Missouri / Office of Administration
Agency file
The Office of Administration provides central administrative services — personnel, procurement, facilities, and internal operations.
In 2025, this agency had 2,505 employees with median total compensation of $49,078; the highest distinct record was $206,804.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,505 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,078) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $88,920 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $10,820. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
State Department Director/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Kenneth Zellers serves as a State Department Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $206,804.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Office of Administration
John Laurent holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Department at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $197,878.
Division Director/Office of Administration
Daniel Haug works as a Division Director for Office of Administration. Daniel earned $187,850 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
Paula Peters is a Special Assistant Professional at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $183,060.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Office of Administration
Kristen Paulsmeyer holds the role of Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,123.
Chief Counsel/Office of Administration
Caroline Coulter is a Chief Counsel at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $158,344.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Kevin Mccarthy serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,434.
Data Processing Manager/Office of Administration
Stephanie Brooks holds the role of Data Processing Manager at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,997.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
Shawn Ivy works as a Special Assistant Professional for Office of Administration. Shawn earned $146,785 in 2025.
Division Director/Office of Administration
Stacy Neal works as a Division Director for Office of Administration. Stacy earned $143,039 in 2025.
Division Director/Office of Administration
Brian Yansen works as a Division Director for Office of Administration. Brian earned $141,993 in 2025.
Division Director/Office of Administration
Crystal Wessing is a Division Director at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $140,784.
Division Director/Office of Administration
Karen Boeger works as a Division Director for Office of Administration. Karen earned $139,660 in 2025.
Commission Member/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Amy Westermann serves as a Commission Member. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,267.
Commission Member/Office of Administration
Spencer Bartlett is a Commission Member at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $135,605.
Commission Member/Office of Administration
Katie Wheeler is a Commission Member at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $135,605.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Office of Administration
Sara Murphy holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Division at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,886.
Commission Member/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Carole Iles serves as a Commission Member. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,774.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Office of Administration
Jennifer Zimmerman works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Office of Administration. Jennifer earned $131,537 in 2025.
Accountant Manager/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Libbie Farrell serves as a Accountant Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,860.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Office of Administration
Melissa Theis is a Designated Principal Assistant Division at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $127,900.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Office of Administration
Jacinda Thudium works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Office of Administration. Jacinda earned $126,773 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
Rebecca Moyers holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,093.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Doug Starr serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,975.
Budget and Policy Manager/Office of Administration
Christine Clark works as a Budget and Policy Manager for Office of Administration. Christine earned $123,940 in 2025.
Director Strategy & Planning Lvl 3/Office of Administration
Kyle Bisges is a Director Strategy & Planning Lvl 3 at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $122,893.
Deputy General Counsel/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Nicole Loethen serves as a Deputy General Counsel. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,853.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
Hannah Swann is a Special Assistant Professional at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $122,423.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
Sharon Sprenger is a Special Assistant Professional at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $121,961.
Executive Director/Office of Administration
Stacey Heislen holds the role of Executive Director at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,893.
Principal Business Project Manager/Office of Administration
Heather Vandeloecht holds the role of Principal Business Project Manager at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,142.
Applications Development Manager/Office of Administration
Jeffrey Cassmeyer holds the role of Applications Development Manager at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,251.
Special Assistant Professional/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Steven Rodgers serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,668.
Accountant Manager/Office of Administration
At Office of Administration, Felicia Hubble serves as a Accountant Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,350.
Accountant Manager/Office of Administration
Lynne Kempker holds the role of Accountant Manager at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,036.
Program Manager/Office of Administration
Dean Linneman holds the role of Program Manager at Office of Administration. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,292.
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist/Office of Administration
Jeffrey Arnel is a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist at Office of Administration. 2025 total compensation came to $115,823.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Office of Administration
Amy Pletz works as a Designated Principal Assistant Department for Office of Administration. Amy earned $115,527 in 2025.
Data Processing Manager/Office of Administration
Jo Harbison works as a Data Processing Manager for Office of Administration. Jo earned $114,944 in 2025.
Senior Counsel/Office of Administration
Mark Long works as a Senior Counsel for Office of Administration. Mark earned $114,129 in 2025.